Neurosurgery Physician

Neurosurgeon

Location: Colorado

Job Type: Locum Tenens

Overview

A hospital-based opportunity is available for a Neurosurgeon to provide weekend call coverage in a high-acuity, Level I trauma setting. This role includes managing complex neurosurgical and trauma cases in a busy emergency and surgical environment.

Compensation

$4000 call rate and $475/hr call-back

Assignment Details

Start: ASAP

Ongoing weekend coverage needed

Schedule

Weekend call: Friday 7:00 AM Monday 7:00 AM

Continuous 24-hour call coverage

Practice Details

Setting: Hospital-based

Trauma Level: I

EMR: Epic

High-volume emergency department

Multidisciplinary neurosurgery team

Patient Population

Ages 17+

Adult and trauma patients

Case Mix & Responsibilities

Traumatic brain injuries and intracranial hemorrhage

Tumor resections

Cranial procedures (burr holes, shunts, ventriculostomy)

Spine procedures (discectomy, laminectomy, spinal fusion, stabilization)

Neurocritical care management

Intracranial pressure monitoring and management

CSF sampling and drain management

Emergency neurosurgical interventions

Procedures Include

Ventriculoperitoneal shunts and revisions

Ventricular taps and drains

Lumbar punctures and lumbar drains

Arterial and venous access placement

EEG interpretation

Administration of vasoactive/sedative medications

Hypothermia management

Requirements

Board Certified Neurosurgeon Required (no BE)

Active Colorado License Preferred (must be willing to obtain)

ACLS, BLS, and ATLS (AHA) Required

Spinal instrumentation experience Required

Clean malpractice/background Required

COVID vaccination Required

Fellowship training Preferred

Credentialing

Must be able to obtain privileges prior to start